TELEGRAMS.
** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH❞
SERVICE.
Terrible Disaster
AT CANTON ARSENAL.
FIFTEEN HUNDRED REPORTED KILLED. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, 11th March, 8.55 am. An explosion occurred at the Wing Chai Imperial Arsenal and Powder Factory at half-past one yesterday afternoon. Great activity has prevailed there of late and, at the time of the explosion, many hands were engaged and work was at its height. It is estimated that fifteen hundred natives were killed. The Cause of the explosion is at present unknown: I am visiting the scene of the disaster, near the Wong Chi Kong temple, at the East Gate, close to the Five-Storey Pagoda, and will report further,
(Reuters.)
British Trade
LONDON, 8th April. British imports for March show an in- crease of over £6,000,000 and exports an increase of £3,000,000 as compared with March, 1902.
The Dreyfus Affair In the Chamber of Deputics on Monday, ex-Premier Brisson charged the ex-Minister of War Cavaignac with concealing General Pellieux's letter from his colleagues; the ex-Minister gave a confused and uncon- vincing explanation. The Government has promised an administrative inquiry.
Servia.
LATER.
The King of Servia has executed a curious coup d'état by suddenly promulgating a decree revoking the Constitution, which he himself had granted on the 19th April, 1901, dismissing the Skupstina and annulling a number of laws passed by that body; he then immediately promulgated a new decree restoring the Constitution, The motive for this action is not explained,
(N. C. D. News.)
Hope for the Oppressed.
LONDON, 4th April. Mr. Ritchie, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced in the House of Commons that he hoped, to reduce the burden of taxation in the ...present year.
The Discord in Macedonia,
LONDON, 4th April. The Ports has received official advices that three thousand Bulgarian villager in the dis- trict of Okhrida surrounded a detachment of Turkish troops. The latter eventually cut their way through and escaped,
The railway bridge near Drama has been
blown up.
(Drama is in the south-east corner of the province of Saloniki just north of the ancient battle field of Philippi. Okbrids, otherwise known as Ohrida, is on the other side of the country, on the shore of a large lake of the same name and north-west of Monastir-Ed.]
Uneasiness in Japan,
TOKIO; 4th April
There are some symptoms of public excite meat in Japan, because of the tardiness of the Russian vacuation of Manchuria. There is a talk of reviving the National Union Association
which was dissolved at the time of Russia's
engagement to evacuate Manchuria.
Disturbances in China.
1 TOKIO, 4th April. Forecasts of a renewal of disturbances in China find no credence in Japan.
(Manila Cadlerews.} Kaiser Forgives' Dewey.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1903.
"ROHILLA MARU” IN DOCK.
The Toya Kisen Kaisha s.s. Rohilla Maru went into dock yesterday morning. As the shoal or reef she butted against is a sof. one the damage to her hull is considerably less than might be expected; some plates, however, will have to be replaced. When she met with the accident she had 62 passengers, 11 mail sacks and 63 head of cattle aboard. Palanag, where she grounded, though many vessels have tried to cross it, and seems quite a notorious spot for mariners, and met with indifferent success, most of them have floated again without a punctured bolton, The Hancock and Zafiro were among the most recent victims.
Commercial.
Messrs. Erich Georg & Co, write in their
weekly share list, dated 11th inst.
The market has not been very active during this week, but rates generally have been well maintained, whilst some stocks show an im provement against the week before. The rates days' sight Private Paper. on Shanghai are 73t for T/T, and 731 for three
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
In their report, dated 9th. inst., Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts write- Holiday, we are issuing our circulas one day in To-morrow being Good Friday and a Bank advance, A moderate investment business the principal change has been has taken place during the past few days and further rise in Indo-Chinas
The Punjom Mining Company, Limited, has made a call (final) of so cents per share on all Ordinary Shares, payable on or before the 9th proximo.
Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have rated quiet throughout the period under notice and close with sellers at $690. The London quotation is unchanged at £63. Na- tionals keep firm at $15.
Marine Insurances-Business has been dont in Unions at $535, and China Traders at $60. Yangtszes continue in demand at $140. At the Ordinary General Meeting to be held on the 2rt instant the Directors will recommend the payment to shareholders of a dividend of $12 per share, and the transfer to Reserve of $25,000
Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires wanted at $307 China Fires after sales at are $86 and $87 have reacted to $84, but at the latter figure shares can be placed. Steamboats have been disposed of at $38 and Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao $184, closing with further inquiries at the higher rate, Indo-Chinas have further streng: thened their position, and sales at $106 and $107 have been effected. China and Manilas have been negotiated at $27, and are still to be had at this price. Douglas Steamships remain without business at $43. Star Ferries (old) are wanted at $27; the new shares have changed hands, and more can be placed at $15. Sales Tis. 345. Taku Tugs are quoted at Tis, 52 are reported in the North of Shanghai Tugs at sellers. Both Cargo Boats have been sold, at
Tls 170 in Shanghai,
l'efineries.hina Sugars have been bought at Stio. Luzons have fallen to Fro.
Mining-Punjoms (ordinary) are offering at $3, and sales of Preference shares have been made at 35 cents. Raubs have been fixed at 57, 564 and $6, the market closing with sellers at 56 Chinese Engineering have again changed bands at Tls, 7.80.
Docks, Wharves, and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have been booked at $215. Farnhams are slightly weaker and can be obtained at Tis. 190. Kowloon Wharfs remain unchanged at $95. Hongkew Wharfs are in request at "Tls. 300.
Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have been booked at $175. Kowloon Lands after sales at 545 are again easier with shares offering at 8423. West Points are pro- curable at 555. Hongkong Hotels are up to $145 at which rate shares have changed hands. Humphreys Estate have been the medium of a large business at rates ranging between Stat and $12. China. Providents have been sold, and have further sellers at $91.
Cotton Mills-Ewos have changed hands at Tis, 39 and Tls, 40. Both Internationals and Laou-Kung-Mows have found buyers at Tis, 40. Hongkong Cottons have been placed at $161. An interim dividend of 4 per cent. bas been declared payable on the 20th instant.
Cigar Companies.-Sumatras have advanced pine Tobaccos have been paited with at $18 with sales at TIs, $71. Small parcels of Philip..
and $15.
Miscellaneous.Green Island Cements have
YARN MARKET REPORT.
Co«day's Abvertisements.
THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL.
Messin. Cawasjer, Pallanjce and Co. writt as follows in their report dated 10th inst 27th ultimo, no change of any importance in Since the issue of our last circular dated the our market for Bombay yarn is noticeable. Though arrivals were very limited, the present Chinese Tomb Worshipping Festivals have greatly checked business. Importers are anxious to quit their holdings even at some sacrifice on the ruling prices in order to take advantage of the present favourable rate of Lessets and Proprietors Mr. C. A. POLLARD. quantity do not like the prices to recede, and exchange, but speculators who hold a large
MIB. N. CHESTER.
purchased a lot to strengthen their former
holding. In some instance prices show
decline of $1 to 5 per bale, which can be attributed to forced sales. A good business transpired in No. 20s at last mail's quotations. A moderate business was reported in No. 165 at current prices. No 125 are in great demand advance of about fifty cents owing to the and in some instances prices show ma
transpired in No. 10s at last mail's rates at the scarcity of some of the threads. A good business
hasty sales, prices gave way from fifty cents to a beginning of the fortnight, but latterly owing to dollar per bale. No business has been reported in Nus. 6s and 8s; they rule quirt. The Market closes steady, Sales during the past fortnight bales of No. 125,945 bales of No. 165,-and consist of about 4,500 bales of No. 108.-1,509
8,350 bales. Arrivals per steamers Capri, 1,400 bales of No. 205,-in all about
8,750 bales, Cathrine Apear and Coromandel, about Shipments to Shanghai and northern ports about 1,003 bales. The unsold stock is estimated at about 8,000 bales.
bales of No. 1os at Srog and about 300 bales Local Production:-A sale of about 1,000
of No. 12% at $106-re reporte).
japanese Yara :-About 300 bates of No. zos changed hands at $133 per Bale. Rs. 120). London at Sh. 1/72 4.
Exchange-We quote to-day on India at
SHIPPING AND FREIGHT.
During the past week freights have declined. From Saigon to Hongkong, 17 cents per picul, and to one port Philippines 36 cents, are the last quotations. Wehu to Canton 23 cand. per picul This heavy drop from 34 cand. is and Swire, Jardine, Matheson and Co., and partly due to the fact that Messrs. Butterfield Sienissen and Co, have come to terms with the price office at Canton, Newchwang to Canton, shippers, and partly to the recent decline in the 32 cents picul is the last figure
Cual freights are weaker. From Moji to Hongkong $.50 per ton; to Singapore $2.75) Touron to Canton $2.75. Moji or Kuchinoto' to Swalow $4.75-
The German steamer Elita Nossack, 1161 $7,00 per month. tons, has been chartered for nine months' at A small Norwegian freighter is also reported fixed.
EXCHANGE.
ON SADON, Felegraphic Transfer 76
POLLARD'S
LILLIPUTIAN.
OPERA COMPANY,
TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY) and MONDAY, 11th and 13th April, "THE GEISHA."
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, "BELLE OF NEW YORK."
THURSDAY and FRIDAY. "LA MASCOTTE."
PLAN at ROBINSON.
Late Trams and Fe rics. Prices as usual. A. H. POLLARD, Manager.
NOTICE.
As The Robinson Piano Co. will be Closed on Monday, Ticket. for that Evening will be on sale To-day.
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Hongkong, rith April, 1903. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
THE Company's Steamship
"HAIMUN,"
Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the above Port, on TUESDAY, the 14th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 11th April, 1903. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
Co-day's Advertisements.
THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE 1898.
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK.
NOTICE is hereby given that MURAI BROTHERS COMPANY, LIMITED, carriyng of business at Tokyo, Japan, and elsewhere as CIGARETTE and TOBACCO MANU. FACTURERS have, on the 6th day of February, 1903, applied for the Registration in Hong. kong in the Register of Trade Marks of the following TRADE MARK
PRIZE MEDALB
Every genuino package of Peacock Cigarettes has our signature thus
Maroi Bros. Ca Litdi
MADE IN JAPAN
HOW COUL
CELSIO
CIGARETTES
PEACOCK
10 CIGARETTES & MOUTH-PIECES.
in the name of MURAI BROTHERS COMPANY, LIMITED, who claim to be the Proprietors thereof.
The TRADE MARK has been used by the applicants since the month of September, 1891, in respect of the following Goods:
CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO BOTH MANUFACTURED AND UNMANUFACTURED IN CLASS 45. Dated the 9th day of April, 1903.
[4570
4530]
COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA...
THE Company's Steamship
Bank Bills, on demand .........078 (redus, f months' sight........” 7 11/16
"NAMSANG," Ducats & months' sight. 17 13/16 Captain (jen, Payne, will be despatched as above RIIS, (demand)
3.65op SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at Noon, ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand ..... 3.03
For Freight or Passage, apply to Credits, 4 months' sight...1.07 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand ...391
ON
Credits, 30 days' sight.39 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer........ 120
On demand. - 12.2 ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer.......731 Private jo days' sight........ nom. ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate 512.24 Gold Leaf too touch, per tael, Bar Silver..................
14.04
OPIUM QUOTATIONE, To-day's quotations are as follows:-
MALWA NEW
53
LAST YEAR. ULDEST LAY
PATRA NEW PERSIAN (PAPER).. BENARES NEW
79
Per chest @ 5 980 @ 1,000/1,020 ...@ 1,080/1,130
@1,060 ...@ 1,050
720/780
To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICE.
JARDINE, MATHERON & CO.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 11th April, 1901.
ORIENTAL
COMP
[4580
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAK NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND
LONDON.
(Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTE.) HE Steamship
THE
"BALLAARAT,"
Captain F. R. Summers; carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY on SATURDAY, the 25th April, at Noon, taking
been sold at Szt. A. S. Watsoos have im- STEAMERS AND LAUNCHES Pngers and Cargo for the abere Ports.
proved and are wasted at $15. Electrica can be placed at $:3 and 574 for the old and new shares respectively. Ropes have hardened and are asked for at fria. Campbell Moores have found buyers at $424. Steam Waterboats have been disposed of at $11.90. Light and Power have been dealt in at $74. Langkats have not maintained their position and have receded to Tls. 352 at which rate transactions have taken place in Shanghai,
FORTNIGHTLY MARKET
New York, April 6th. A satisfactory conclusion of the Dewey in cident was reached yesterday when the German
REPORT. Ambassador transmitted to the stato depart- ment a note stating that the Kaiser was not
Colton-Market for Indian cotton ruled disposed to take any further diplomatic sotice during the fortnight very quiet, and business of the Admiral'a depreciation of the German Navy. The note has caused a feeling of relief picul of about 250 packages. About 2,000 was done in superior Bengals at $24 to $13 per In both capitals and averte what at one time were shipped to the North. The
unpleasant international
stock is estimated at about 4,000 pack.
looked like a most squabble.
ages.
It is the belief in the United States that the German government was greatly alarmed at all the Indian yarn ruled steady and business Yarn.-During the past fortnight, market for the spirit aroused in this country, by the in- was done at last mail's quotations and in some cident and foresaw the complete alienation of instances at a decline of about fifty cents. Sales the American people if any notice was taken of the incident. Emperor William has no desire unsold stock of about 8,000 balts,
of about 8,300 bales are reported, leaving to bring matters to such a pass and accordingly production about 1,303 bales changed hands withdrew his feroner attitude of offended dignity, agad as at sios per bale. Sales Local
EVADING QUARANTINE.
REGULATIONS.
According to the Siraits Times of the 3rd inst, the 1.3. Taitang arrived from Hongkong with Boo or goo coolies on board on the 31st. sit. A depot keeper brought of them ashore, and when he got home found that one of the party had sores on his face. He took the man to the Central Police Station, and while they were waiting Chief Banitary Inspec tor Mayhew lighted on them, and sent the man to the Municipal Health Officer who verified the case as one of small-pox. The man was sent to hospital Insp. Mayhew then had the other 50 men disinfected and vaccinated. On the and inst. It was found that the ship was leaving port the next day, and Insp. Hpward obtained an instanter sum- mous agalust Captain Bradley and Dr. Perry of the Talsang, This was heard in the after noon Dr. Brook, the Deputy Health Officer, and Dr. Perry both denied that there was any case of small-por on the ship. Notwithstand- ing this, Mr. Brockman fined the Captain and the doctor of the ship Sto each for falling to roport a case of smallpox on board. ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER—
of about 300 bales of Japanese yarn, No, zos at $133 are also reported.
Malwa Opium--Ruled steady and sales of 18 chests at $980, to $1,010 for last year, and old about 176 chests at $1,080 to $1,140 are reported. The unsold stock is estimated at about 720 chests.
Bengal Opium-Large stocks, and eagerness of importers to quit, caused prices to decline, and business was done of Faina about 425 chests at $1,090 in 51,060, and Benares of about 65 cheats at $1,070 to $1,040 per chest. The un- sold stock is of about 994 chests of Patna," and 554 chests of Benares.
Persian Oplum. No sales are reported. Market is too weak. The unsold stock is about 3,550 cheats.
Miscellaneous quotations &
Ivory Cassia Olibanum... Senda Beans ·*་་ Vermillion........ Camphor. .Borak...
Waxi Saltpotra Clover
$300 to $750.
1810
6 10 28
3 10. 91 134.10-128
21
47 to 50 10 to
12
20 10"
FOR SALE,
A FAST twin screw steamer, just com pleted. Length 1g5 feet, breadth as feet, and depth 11 feet.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colambo into a steam other Cargo for Landon, &c, will be conveyed proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; vid Bombay with Transhipment.
A Steam Launch with condenser, length Value of all Packages are required.
59 feet.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.1. the day before sailing. The Contents and Shippers are particularly requested to aufe the terms and conditions of the Company'
For further Particulare, apply to
A Steam Launch with condenser, length Bills of Lading. ag feet.
length 14 feet, breadth 24 feet, depth 11 feet. A Steamer, in course of construction,
Engines 14" x 30", 20" stroke. For Particulars-Apply to
A. RITCHIE, 39, Des Voeux Road, Central. Hongkong, 11th April, 1993.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.
[454P
ROM 1ST MAY next, until further Notice, FR
the Retail Price of Ice will be Two cents per pound. Rates for One Ton and Upwards, supplied to Shipping direct from the Works, will remain as formerly.
Cold Storage Rates on application.
WM. PARLANE, Manager, Hongkong, ttb April 1953.
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IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER HAMBURG-AMERIKA
LINIE.
LLOYD.
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA, "HE Imperial Gorman Mail Steamship
"BAYERN,"
THE
of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, Captain H. Bleeker, due here with the outward German Mail about THURSDAY M will leave for the above Places about 12/24 hours after arrival,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & CO., Agents. Hongkong sub Apill, 1002
$630
SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER
Ad Cirsally
Qirquit,
E. A HEWETT,
Superintendent, Hongkonu, 11th April, to
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, WENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship
NAMSANG having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after MONDAY, the 13th instant, at 4 P., will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns at East Point, No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Managers.-- Hongkong, 11th April, 1903.
64560
"BARBER LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNRES.
9.9. "SAGAMI,"
FROM NEW YORK. "ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby leformed that all Goods are "being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be obtained.
A General Average Bond lying at the Office of the Undersigned has to be signed and a deposit paid before delivery of cargo can be obiained...
Ne Fire Insurance has been
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
BADODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Hongkong, 11th April, rooga 14594
"SK" for "ABAHI JAPANESE #BEER.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Applicants, 8, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.
THE HISTORY
Of impaired and lost eyesight, cataracts and other diseased coditions of the eyes la generally associated with delay in getting first glasses, cheap spectacles, tramp spex, bung. ing of incompetents and the indiscriminate wearing of others' discarded glass.. z
ONLY ONE PAIR OF EYES
To last a life time. Keep them healthy and enjoy comfortable and perfect vision to
the greatest age by getting your glasses fitted by
N. LAZARUS,
OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,
OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA
Consulting Room: No. 16, Queen's Road Central.
Entrance through Mr. R. Houghton's Tailoring Establishment, nearly opposite Hongkong Hotel.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
"BLACK & WHITE"
JAMES BUCHANAN & ECOTCH WHISKY DISTEZI
By Appointment tal-
E. M. THE KING
...and
HRH the PRINCE of WALES
CAN BE OBTAINED, FRON
LANE CRAWFORD & CO.
AND ALSO THE MUTUAL STORES, AND FIRST CLASS HOTELS AND CLUB97
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